Judge to hear Trump administration's deportation case
bbc.com —
A judge will hear a case on Wednesday regarding the Trump administration's attempt to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and US permanent resident. Khalil was arrested after participating in protests against the Gaza war at Columbia University. Earlier this week, a federal judge blocked the deportation effort. Khalil's wife described the traumatic experience of his arrest by immigration agents, who did not provide a warrant or reason for detaining him. The Department of Homeland Security claims Khalil's activities align with Hamas, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the US. Civil rights advocates argue that deporting him would violate due process and free speech rights.